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There are must-see places in Boise. One of them is the Center of Idaho. Fully dedicated to science, technology, maths, engineering, and arts, this extraordinary place can occupy you for hours.
You and your family are direct participants in various physical and chemical experiments. In a moment, you will feel like you are in the movie 'Back to the Future.' You won't know where to go first. The entire range of interactive
and educational installations will take you on an incredible adventure.
There are also special weekend appointments for the youngest researchers and a program adapted to them.
There, you can visit exhibitions of all kinds, including mummies, the Sun, Earth, and the universe. You can also meet T-Rex and fossils. In other words, expect the unexpected.
Boise, ID, is a true hidden gem.
You can choose between outdoor activities: hiking, walking, camping, river rafting, biking, skiing, and exploring the surroundings. Or maybe you are in the mood for numerous festivals. Visit the Idaho State Capital, Art Museum, Zoo
Garden & Aquarium, and Basque Block.
In short, adventure in all possible forms awaits you here. If you are an adult, numerous restaurants, bars, and great local and international food and drinks await you. You can visit museums and galleries. If you are interested in
science, industrial design, and interactive exhibitions, the Discovery Center of Idaho is at your disposal. Numerous organized bicycle and electric bike tours are offered. Let's dive deep into everything you can do in this fantastic
city.
Outdoor Adventures
Do you like nature? First, we will talk about the best outdoor adventures.
Boise's Greenbelt
Is there a better recommendation for a city than the one where you don't have to go far to enjoy nature and outdoor activities? Boise is one of those places that has that incredible treasure. Along the River Boise lies a fantastic
combination of elemental nature aided by human intervention.
It's the legendary River Greenbelt, of which every Boise resident is proud. Dating back to 1962, it was developed, built, and beautified, but with the basic
rule of preserving nature.
Twenty-five miles of Greenbelt offers its best in every season and weather. You can go jogging, walking, biking, or just sitting on a bench and enjoying the sounds of nature.
It is a natural complex with trails, many bridges, beautifully landscaped parks (fantastic Julia Davis Park, Veteran's Park), and golf courses. There are also artificial waterfalls on the river, where you can surf, row, and swim in
summer. Get your feet wet in the Stream Walk! This is a place where you train and hang out with friends and neighbors. Close ties between communities are created here. You can hear laughter; there is a good mood all around, and the city
is simply blessed with this oasis of nature.
You will find a unique experience of relaxation and enjoyment right in Greenbelt. Interestingly, much work was done to create variety along the way. Every step leads you to something new and different. The sound of nature, the powerful
roar of waterfalls, groups of trees by the water, fishermen, and various views await and surprise you.
You must know that there are etiquette and rules you are obliged to respect. Dogs must be on a leash and you are not allowed to ride motorcycles, electric bikes, or scooters. In some places, you even have to park your bikes because
these are protected areas where many protected species of birds live.
Both residents and tourists should follow the rules. This is the only way to preserve this wonderful landscape.
Skiing in Bogus Basin
16.5 miles north of Boise, 45 minutes from Downtown, near Boise Airport, there is another opportunity for recreation and enjoyment. Along with skiing, you can go hiking, biking, camping, and horseback riding here in the summer. At
7,582ft, you can enjoy snow and sun-drenched mountain peaks. The Bogus Basin skiing area is about 2,600 acres and is interspersed with exceptionally well-groomed ski trails. Of course, there are
high-speed snowmobiles, double chairs, and surface lifts for easy transport to the top. You can get here by bus, car or shuttle.
You can also ski at night on idyllically lit trails. Everything a ski nation needs is here. Resorts, saunas, massage, health care, physiotherapy. Cafes, restaurants on the slopes, equipment repair services, wardrobes, and accessories.
January is the coldest month with the most snow, but snowfall is abundant from December to February. There is also the option of making artificial snow, just in case, so your arrival will not be in vain.
There are all kinds of trails—beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert—long, short, steep, mild, with deep snow and well-trodden. Competitions are often organized, including water skiing. It's always a good time, and the party continues
in a restaurant or club.
There are also teachers and instructors, ski schools for children and beginners, animators, and babysitters who will take care of your children while you run down the slope carefree. Everyone can find enjoyment for themselves. A special
story is the magnificent ridges, the wonderful views from the height of the valley, the other mountain peaks, and the sunset.
You can sunbathe by the path in comfortable chairs, sipping hot drinks, watch the world around you, and rejoice that you are here at Bogus Basin.
Cultural Experiences
If you to experience a bit of culture diversity, this is part for you!
Art&Glass
Who would have thought that an ancient, artistic craft like glassblowing would flourish in Idaho? Murano in Italy is known to have set the standard for this craft for all time. But, as we said, Boise is full of surprises, and this
unique story is one of them.
Several artists and enthusiasts gathered around the Art&Glass gallery, which was founded by Filip Vogelpohl, an
immigrant from Prague, Czech Republic. This young artist is a European School of Glassblowing member and honed his skills and talent in Murano, Italy. There, his work was supervised and encouraged to improve by the greatest authorities
and names of Murano in glassblowing.
After moving to Idaho, he founded a gallery, and six promising young artists joined him. Thus, Boise received a completely unusual tourist and local potential.
Fantastic works of art are created and made here, including modern sculpture, jewelry and decorative vessels, marbles, functional objects, mosaics, and even miniatures in colors and shapes characteristic of the season.
The process of heating glass over an open flame, shaping it using tools, and blowing it is fascinating. Some pieces are combined with metal or other materials. Masta takes its form in Boise Art Glass.
What is a remarkable curiosity is the classes that are adapted to everyone. Even children from 8 years old and above can learn the basics of glassblowing. In this inspiring gallery, you can watch demonstrations of the artistic skills of
this craft. You can go to classes alone, with children, with friends. You will learn all the techniques and methods of glass processing, meet the artists, and get-togethers are organized in the event room, with wine & dinner. This
experience is unique. Someone may continue to develop his glassblowing technique, discover a new affinity and talent, and enrich his life with this artistic craft.
Historical Insight at the Idaho State Capitol
No matter which side you approach Boise from or perhaps capture the panorama with a drone, the Idaho State Capitol inevitably dominates the view. It is the seat of the Idaho
Government and an important tourist site.
A 21-year-old Connecticut architect, John E. Tourtellote, found his inspiration in the eclecticism of classicism. This building is an homage to the Papal Basilica of St. Pietro at the Vatican, St. Paul's, London, and Capitol Hill,
Washington.
It was conceived using the best combination of antique and Renaissance details, which came together in the classicist architecture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The composition is of sandstone of local origin. The interior is
made of polychrome marble from different locations (Georgia-red, Vermont-green, Italy-black, Alaska-gray).
Two hundred nineteen monumental pillars will impress you with their beauty. Made with the Italian scagliola technique, which involves mixing marble dust, granite, gypsum, and glue, they look like they are made of pure marble.
The central part of the building is a rotunda with a dome, similar to the sky. Discreet lighting gives the interior a sophisticated glow.
Many stairs and five floors will make you face the monumentality of this building. Also, there is a lot of symbolism in the number of steps and dimensions related to the history of Idaho itself.
Going around and climbing towards the top, you will come across a statue of George Washington on a horse. Made from a single piece of wood, with tools from its era, covered in gold leaf, it will leave a huge impression on you.
There is also a replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a Hellenic sculpture, the original of which is in the Louvre. The French sent a 'thank you train' to the USA for helping in WW2, full of gifts.
In front of the State Capitol, you can see a replica of the Liberty Bell, a stone monument to the participants in the Civil War, 1861-1865, and a cannon of the Confederacy, also a participant in the Civil War.
It is a curiosity that this building is the only one heated by geothermal water. You can visit it for free, but access is limited during the Government's working hours, so be careful since we once made that mistake when we wanted to
bring our guests to see this building.
Family Fun
Boise, Idaho, is an amazing place for families, offering numerous exciting activities.
Zoo Boise
Zoo Boise is located in Julia Davis Park and is impossible to resist. With so much greenery and modern design, it's also a great place to relax.
The Zoo is not big, and you can visit it in approximately 2 hours, but it is very rich in animal species: tigers, baboons, lions, red pandas, vultures, zebras, giraffes, dogs, penguins, and hyenas, among others. It is also possible to
attend certain events, such as the butterflies exhibition, etc.
There are events for All Ages at the Zoo, as well as adult events, Featured events, and Annual events. You can take the children on a carousel ride, to the gift shop, or to food and drink. We also offer arranged catering for organized
groups.
Center of Idaho
There are must-see places in Boise. One of them is the Center of Idaho. Fully dedicated to science, technology, maths, engineering, and arts, this extraordinary place can occupy you for hours.
You and your family are direct participants in various physical and chemical experiments. In a moment, you will feel like you are in the movie 'Back to the Future.' You won't know where to go first. The entire range of interactive and
educational installations will take you on an incredible adventure.
There are also special weekend appointments for the youngest researchers and a program adapted to them.
There, you can visit exhibitions of all kinds, including mummies, the Sun, Earth, and the universe. You can also meet T-Rex and fossils. In other words, expect the unexpected.
Hidden Gems
Do you want something not many people know about? Keep reading.
Freak Alley Gallery
Who would have thought the northwest region's largest open-air gallery is in Boise? Downtown will reveal its heart and mind to you when you enter this alley and meet behind the fireworks of ideas, themes, and colors on the murals.
Created in 2002 with a random mural by Colby Akers, Freak Alley Gallery has developed into a landmark of the city that no tourist avoids. The ideas and inspiration of the artists who
painted every wall, door, and staircase are incredible. Sarenilo is not only reflected in the spectrum of colors but also in the most original messages that the artistic world sends.
This place is maintained thanks to donations and the local population's engagement. It is considered a cultural site of exceptional importance for the city.
Basque Block
Idaho was a crossroads where many nations and faiths met. The Mormon community that settled here was made up of various nations: British, Welsh, Scandinavians, Americans, and Germans. During the discovery of silver and the opening of
mines, the Basques also moved to this area. They worked initially on ranches and then in mining.
They came in greater numbers and formed their community, and now Boise has the largest Basque community. Therefore, the existence of the Basque Block is not surprising.
This picturesque neighborhood will take you directly to Spain, and all that characterizes it. Mediterranean architecture, herbs in gardeners, wrought iron on doors, and fences are just part of the Spanish vibe.
The Basque Museum and Cultural Center is a place where you can learn everything about the settlement, life, customs, and fate of the Basques in Idaho.
We have a few foodies in our team and they are regular in this part of the town. There are smells of paella, flambéed steaks, sangria, and wine. In any restaurant you take a peek, you will be stunned by the smell of the kitchen, and you
will not be able to resist it.
Spectacular steak preparation and serving on an open fireplace with a meter-high fire will turn your meal into a wonderful experience. It is possible that you will come across giant paella being made as part of a street event. Be sure
to join.
Bar Guernica, Basque Market, and much more will attract you to spend quality time here and come back again.
Conclusion
If you start by walking and biking on the Greenbelt, skiing at Bogus Basin, visiting the State Capitol, Zoo Garden, and Center of Idaho, then Downtown with galleries, restaurants, and bars, and visiting the Basque Block and its specific
ambiance, you will be impressed without a doubt. You may come in the summer, so include water sports and a tour of the surroundings in your plan and program.
The city is a huge opportunity for all people - and Boise is known for a lot of things that might attract you. We won’t be surprised if you decide to call us and let BustNMoves organize everything regarding your move, after your visit. Its charm easily makes people consider moving.
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